Editor’s note: The following story on composting is by Joe Murray of Burnsville. He is giving talks on the subject at the Glasgow Public Library on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. and at the Lexington library on March 8, also at 6 p.m.
“A nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” Franklin D....

Four Rockbridge County High School students attended the recent CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) Conference in Washington, D.C. The students learned about creating strategic plans and frameworks to build a preventative program within the community. CADCA’s mission is to strengthen...

Monday, Feb. 19 – The Rockbridge County High School boys basketball team concluded its season with a 55-52 loss in the Group 3A Region C quarterfinals on Monday night at Heritage High School in Lynchburg.
The Wildcats (16-10) were coming off an upset of top seed Spotswood in the Valley District...

A man and his puppy were able to escape a blaze that destroyed his rural home south of Lexington in the wee hours Friday morning.
By the time firefighters arrived at 1771 S. Lee Highway, the home was engulfed, Rockbridge Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Kevin Moore said. Though seven departments...

Kendal at Lexington broke ground for its Phase III renovation, expansion and new construction project at the Lexington and Rockbridge County retirement facility late Thursday morning. Rain held off while Kendal and local government officials plunged shovels into a trench of loosened dirt behind the...